Christian Ruud vs Emilio Benfele Alvarez — Monte Carlo Masters Round of 16
Monte Carlo Masters · ATP · Round of 16
2 — 1
Sets
Monday, 21 April 1997 ·
clay
Ruud C.5-7 7-6 6-1
Benfele Alvarez E.
Ruud C.
5762
Benfele Alvarez E.
7611
Christian Ruud defeated Emilio Benfele Alvarez 5-7 7-6 6-1 in the Monte Carlo Masters round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Christian Ruud came in leading the head-to-head 2–0. Christian Ruud extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Christian Ruud dropped the opening set before beating Emilio Benfele Alvarez 5–7 7–6 6–1.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-09-29 | Palermo | R32 | clay | Christian Ruud | 7-6 7-5 |
| 1996-09-30 | Marbella | R32 | clay | Christian Ruud | 6-3 6-2 |
Statistics
This season1st serve in·Even
59%
59%
1st serve points won·Even
65%
69%
2nd serve points won·Even
49%
46%
Service points won·Even
58%
60%
Return points won·Even
39%
36%
Break points saved·Slight edge
56%
63%
Aces / match·Clear edge
3.0
4.5
Double faults / match·Slight edge
2.9
3.4
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (125 vs 73). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Conditions
Court speed
Slowlow bounce, long rallies
SlowFast